Data Center Management White Papers

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A Decision-Maker's Guide to Hybrid and Cloud Computing
sponsored by Rackspace Technology
WHITE PAPER: Many companies want to find out more about the cloud before they commit, but where to begin? This whitepaper defines the current state of cloud computing, and outlines how businesses can best utilize the features of public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Oct 2011

Rackspace Technology

Cloud for Dummies, IBM Midsize Company Limited Edition
sponsored by IBM and Intel
WHITE PAPER: This "For Dummies" ebook takes a look at how midsize companies can leverage cloud capabilities to compete against larger companies without the capital investment that they would have needed in the past.
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 | Published: 25 Oct 2013

IBM  and  Intel

The Next Phase of Virtualization for Dummies
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Entreprise & Intel® (Processor Intel® Xeon®)
WHITE PAPER: This detailed guide will walk you through the process of virtualization and help you avoid common missteps.
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 | Published: 25 Oct 2013

Hewlett-Packard Entreprise & Intel® (Processor Intel® Xeon®)

The Role of Linux in Datacenter Modernization
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This IDC whitepaper examines how today’s datacenters are adapting to and leveraging changing technologies and how Linux can act as an enabler for this evolution.
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Aug 2013

Red Hat

Innovative, Value-Priced Single-Socket Rack Server Solution
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This product sheet details a server solution that can offer innovation and performance at a reasonable price.
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 | Published: 25 Oct 2012

IBM

The IBM PowerLinux Advantage
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the advantage of Linux servers over x86.
Posted: 23 Oct 2013 | Published: 23 Oct 2013

IBM

Evolving SRM to Meet Enterprise IT’s Long-term Challenges
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how a comprehensive storage management strategy can help you keep up with your constantly evolving data center.
Posted: 23 Oct 2013 | Published: 19 Oct 2011

IBM

Best Practices: Dell Compellent Storage Center Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive whitepaper serves as a best practice guideline when configuring and using Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.
Posted: 22 Oct 2013 | Published: 26 Jan 2012

DellEMC and Intel®

Top 10 Considerations for Getting Started with VMware Virtualization
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper covers 10 considerations to help ease the transition to a virtualized environment.
Posted: 21 Oct 2013 | Published: 21 Oct 2013

VMware, Inc.

Don't Overlook These 4 Virtualization Benefits
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details four advantages of virtualization beyond saving money.
Posted: 21 Oct 2013 | Published: 21 Oct 2013

VMware, Inc.

Remove IT Constraints and Speed Response to Business Changes with Clustered Data ONTAP
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how one storage clustering technology enables non-disruptive operations, increases operating efficiency, and delivers seamless scalability. It also includes highlights of a newly released version of this clustered storage solution.
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Jun 2013

NetApp

Creating a Successful Cloud Strategy: A Practical Guide
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this detailed guide, you'll learn how to make cloud migration as smooth and painless as possible by transitioning at your own pace.
Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 17 Oct 2013

IBM

Put an end to mainframe scripting with policy-driven IBM automation
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Automating single-mainframe environments often requires time-consuming and cumbersome script-writing. This resource describes a strategy designed to quickly and easily replace manual methods of mainframe automation.
Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

IBM

Clabby Analyst Report: Tivoli Workload Automation with Cloud ─ Automating ComplexApplications and Dynamic Distributed Workloads in the Cloud (April 2013)
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Nowadays, applications and workloads can span cloud-based, virtual and physical environments. Therefore, job scheduling has become more dynamic with multiple moving pieces. This independent whitepaper looks at how workload automation software can help manage jobs across physical and distributed environments.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

IBM

IBM Data centre efficiency increase the value of IT
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents facts about what a more efficient data center can bring to your IT department.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 16 Oct 2013

IBM

Are you running a Smarter data centre?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows the results of a survey of more than 300 IT leaders in terms of data center efficiency.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 16 Oct 2013

IBM

A Revolution in Cloud Networking: Citrix TriScale Technology
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: To offer full value, an enterprise cloud network must enable all of the features of the public cloud. This whitepaper looks at tools that can maximize scalability and minimize complexity.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 Mar 2014

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Drivewyze eliminates costly IT infrastructure with IBM SmartCloud
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Transportation technology company Drivewyze was in the enviable position of growing faster than its traditional hardware environment could accommodate. This brief case study looks at how the company was able to meet customer demand with a managed cloud infrastructure.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 01 May 2013

IBM

Drive Intelligence into Next Generation Networks
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This valuable resource explains why the modern data center network falls short in meeting the requirements of cloud services, and investigates how software defined networking (SDN) has emerged as a cure for your networking woes.
Posted: 16 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Citrix Systems, Inc.

CloudVelocity Cuts Total Migration Time by 66%
sponsored by CloudVelocity
WHITE PAPER: Looking to strengthen customer service, QL2 Software decided to move their customer applications to a cloud deployment model. This case study takes a look at what they wanted to achieve and how they met those requirements.
Posted: 15 Oct 2013 | Published: 15 Oct 2013

CloudVelocity

What is an Application Delivery Controller (ADC)?
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how application delivery controllers can help ensure the performance of your applications.
Posted: 15 Oct 2013 | Published: 15 Oct 2013

Citrix Systems, Inc.

NetApp Unified Scale-Out/Clustered Storage
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores a new version of one leading vendor's storage operating environment. Find out how this software update eliminates many of the problems associated with typical monolithic or legacy storage systems. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 15 Oct 2013 | Published: 15 Oct 2013

NetApp

Market Overview: SaaS IT Service Management Tools
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how to make sure you are selecting the right ITSM tools for your organization.
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 | Published: 21 Feb 2013

BMC Software, Inc.

Big data in the cloud: How to reduce data center infrastructure costs
sponsored by TechTarget Cloud Computing
WHITE PAPER: How can cloud computing help companies in the new world of big data? This expert handbook looks at some possible answers to this question.
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 | Published: 14 Oct 2013

TechTarget Cloud Computing

Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how to reduce the electricity costs associated with your data center.
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 | Published: 10 Oct 2011

Schneider Electric